{
  "id": 9949549,
  "title": "Actual aid decision for drought-hit farmers after ground-level assessment: Sunetra Pawar",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/actual-aid-decision-for-drought-hit-farmers-after-ground-level-9949549",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T09:16:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/actual-aid-decision-for-drought-hit-farmers-after-ground-level-assessment-sunetra-pawar/article71512296.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar stated that the Maharashtra government's declaration of drought in 265 out of 358 talukas will lead to the determination of actual aid for affected farmers after a ground-level assessment. Pawar highlighted the 12 relief measures announced by the government, which include fee concessions for students and the initiation of employment guarantee works. She emphasized that the ground-level assessment is necessary due to the drought being declared recently. Pawar toured Marathwada, visiting Nanded and planning to visit Parbhani and Beed districts to assess the situation and speak with farmers. The drought declaration is viewed positively by the farmers who are struggling with crop losses, water scarcity, and lack of fodder for livestock. Pawar also mentioned that the concerns of Marathwada students studying in Pune and Mumbai will be addressed if they encounter further difficulties.",
  "summary": "Sunetra Pawar said the 12 relief measures for drought-affected areas include concessions in students' educational fees and the starting of employment guarantee works",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Actual aid decision for drought-hit farmers after ground-level assessment: Sunetra Pawar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/actual-aid-decision-for-drought-hit-farmers-after-ground-level",
        "published": "2026-09-26T07:26:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Drought-Hit Farmers Will Not Be Left In The Lurch, Says Maharashtra Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/drought-hit-farmers-will-not-be-left-in-the-lurch-says-maharashtra",
        "published": "2026-09-26T07:59:18.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}